Shimron Hetmyer has a high score of 91 this season, missing out on a ton against the Patriots
With three half-centuries under his belt in eight games, accumulating 286 runs so far, as well as fielding superbly, Shimron Hetmyer has been in fine touch in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024.
The left-handed batsman, with a top score of 91, has been striking at a rate of 188.15, the highest amongst the tournament’s top five run- getters, which includes the likes of Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran.
Quizzed about what has been different this season, the Berbician explained to media operatives after the Guyana Amazon Warriors win over the Barbados Royals that he has been putting in some extra work.
Hetmyer divulged, “Like I said, I was actually just doing more running than batting really, because I think the fitter I am, the longer I’ll be able to stay at the crease, I’ll be able to focus much longer and so far it’s been working.”
Shimron Hetmyer is currently the fourth highest run-scorer in the 2024 CPL with 286 runs
The beloved Guyanese batsman went on to share that he did not have any clear-cut goals this season, with his focus just being to enjoy the game.
“To be honest, I haven’t set myself any goals. Now I’m just trying as much as possible to enjoy my game and enjoy everything that I do. Just be on the park and enjoy the company of some good friends that I have and new friends from overseas as well. So, it’s just really nice to be here, to just play for the Guyana Amazon Warriors and enjoy every moment of it,” Hetmyer explained.
Hetmyer’s has also been one of the safest pairs of hands in the field
Of his three half-centuries, Hetmyer came the closest to a ton in an explosive innings of 91 against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Though he joked about missing out, Hetmyer is more content with his team getting the win.
“I think I actually missed out on three of them to be honest,” Hetmyer joked.
He went on to share, “The first one more so than the other two. But for me, once we get across the line and once we win as a team, that’s all that matters to me.”
Always a factor
Equally appreciative of Hetmyer’s good form this season was GAW Head Coach Lance Klusener, who opined that the batsman is always a factor in any team.
“Hetty’s always a factor in any team he plays and we’re just glad that he’s found some form. I think what he’s doing well is that he’s choosing his match-ups correctly and brave enough to follow on with those decisions as well. So, he’s been able to give us a little bit of impetus in the front there and then we’re also giving him the opportunity to bat more balls as well. He’s embraced that, it looks like he’s enjoying his cricket and that’s good for us,” the Warriors Head Coach shared during a separate press briefing.
Hetmyer will be back in action again on Saturday, as the Amazon Warriors prepare to take on the St Lucia Kings from 10:00h.
